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Keith Goganious
No. 95, 50, 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1968-12-07) December 7, 1968 (age 57)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Green Run (Virginia Beach)
College: Penn State
NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 3 / Pick: 83
Expansion draft: 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 9
Career history
As player:
As coach:
  • North Point HS (MD) (2004–2006)
    Head coach
  • Hampton (2009–2013)
    Assistant
  • Bishop McNamara HS (MD) (2013–2016)
    Head coach
As administrator:
  • Bishop McNamara HS (MD) (2013–2016)
    Assistant athletic director
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-East (1991)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 188
Sacks: 1.0
Interceptions: 2
Player stats at PFR

Keith Lorenzo Goganious, born on December 7, 1968, is a former American football player and coach. He was a talented linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). During his five seasons in the NFL, he played for teams like the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens. Before joining the pros, Keith played college football at Pennsylvania State University. After his playing career, he became a coach, helping young athletes develop their skills.

Keith Goganious: A Football Journey

Playing in the NFL

Keith Goganious was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1992 NFL Draft. This was a big moment for him, as he was the 83rd player picked overall in the third round. As a linebacker, his job was to stop the opposing team's offense. He would tackle players and sometimes try to sack the quarterback. He played for the Bills for three seasons, from 1992 to 1994.

After his time with the Bills, Keith joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. This was a new team in the NFL, and he was part of their early history. He then played for the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. He finished his professional playing career after five exciting seasons. Throughout his NFL career, he showed great skill. He made 188 tackles and even had 2 interceptions.

College Football Achievements

Before becoming a professional, Keith Goganious was a star player at Pennsylvania State University. He played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. His hard work and talent in college earned him a special recognition. In 1991, he was named Second-team All-East. This award recognized him as one of the best players in his region.

Coaching and Mentoring Young Athletes

After his playing days, Keith Goganious dedicated himself to coaching. He wanted to share his knowledge and passion for football with younger generations. From 2004 to 2006, he served as the head coach at North Point High School.

Later, from 2009 to 2013, he worked as an assistant coach at Hampton University. He helped college players improve their game. From 2013 to 2016, Keith took on a leadership role at Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland. He served as the head football coach, guiding the team and shaping young athletes. During this time, he also worked as an assistant athletic director. He helped manage sports programs at the school.

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